How Long Should You Wait for a Marriage Proposal? You’ve been with your partner for a number of years and have dropped hints that you would love to see an engagement ring in your future. Time passes, and no proposal is forthcoming, which leads you to drop more hints about getting married, all of
How can I be happier in my marriage and stop fighting? Written by a couples therapist in Long Beach. I write tips all the time in my blog for relationships based on questions I have gotten from clients, from people who call in with questions, and from people I observe out in the world. Here
How to Decide When to Argue and When to Let Go. Written by a licensed couples therapist in Long Beach. When you’re in a relationship, little annoyances can lead to big arguments. While some things are definitely worth bringing up and trying to work through, there are some things that just aren’t that big of
Why do I have to ask my partners permission all the time Before you continue reading, it is very important for you to know that if you are afraid to talk to your partner because they yell at you, humiliate you, purposely embarrass you, make you feel stupid, or otherwise hurt you (emotionally or physically),
How to avoid bringing work stress in to your marriage If working was such a pleasant experience, there wouldn’t be quite so many jokes about just how awful Monday mornings are. If you had a job you loved that had no stress, you probably wouldn’t be reading this blog post. The harsh reality is that
How can I get my spouse to help me around the house? This is a very common complaint of married people. I actually was talking to another parent at my child’s school and had this actual conversation. She said that she gets mad because her husband never cleans the kitchen and that when she comes
How to learn how to be a better person by watching a man….LOL The lol part was so women will actually read this blog post. First let me say that I believe that society influences men and women in different ways. Because many people frown at boys who play with dolls and girls who want
How to Keep Your Relationship Healthy and Happy When you are with the same person for a long time, it becomes somewhat natural to start taking your relationship for granted. It is easy to start prioritizing everything else in front of your relationship because you feel like your relationship will always be there. Couples often
Should I Move In With My Partner? Tips From A Couples Counselor In Long Beach Moving in Together You’ve been dating for a while, maybe you and your partner have both met each other’s friends and families. Now you’re considering moving in together. It sounds great, your lease is almost up, and being together all
If you’ve been in a relationship for a while, you may have started to notice that your sex life isn’t what it used to be. This is a common occurrence in relationships, but it doesn’t have to be this way. Improving your love life starts outside the bedroom. Here are some everyday things you can
